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Please note, some of the evidence heard during the proceedings is described by the Judge as "disturbing". However, we at North Wales Live are committed to bringing you a full and thorough account of the case. As a consequence, there may be some graphic details contained in this blog which some readers may find upsetting.

Inhuman

Followed

Judge Rowlands is scathing about the lies told by Williams from the witness box.

He calls it a “cowardly, brutal and sustained” assault on Mr Hamilton, who was “unable to defend himself”.

He rejects his explanation that he kicked the knife to get it away from Mr Hamilton because he feared for his life.

The only person fearing for their life was Andrew Hamilton

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Judge Rhys Rowlands

The Judge calls it a “severe, sustained and quite merciless act”.

He says “three separate weapons were used to inflict the most horrendous injuries”.

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Decades of Hurt

Mr Owen says things will never be the same whether in “10, 20 or 30 years”.

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Sons

Mr Hamilton has three sons. His 11 year-old has broken down many times in school.

The mother of Mr Hamilton’s sons says it has been “extremely difficult for everyone”.

Mr Owen says having to hear the “brutal details of the murder has been horrific”.

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Sister

Mr Hamilton’s sister Nicola has been unable to go back to work since her brother died.

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Family Statements

Mr Owen said the effect on the family has been “devastating”.

He praises victim support for their help supporting Andrew Hamilton’s mother Margaret.

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Mr John Owen

He is married to Margaret Owen, mother of Andrew Hamilton.

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Judge

We are awaiting Judge Rhys Rowlands, who will pass sentence on Williams. He is in the dock wearing a light grey jacket, a navy blue shirt and jeans.

Michael Jones QC is giving the prosecution thoughts on sentencing.

Mr John Owen is coming to court to read two family victim impact statements

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Mold Crown Court

We are all here at Mold Crown Court for the sentencing of Christian Francis Williams, 44, who was last Thursday convicted unanimously of murdering his neighbour Andrew Hamilton on July 18 last year in his flat at Forrester’s Hall, Bagillt.